The first year I started fishing with my husband I was more concerned with how beautiful it was being out on the water at dawn …

And I loved this cold morning seeing other anglers out on the water …

And I spent a lot of time just watching my husband enjoy fishing …

And with two pairs of glasses on my head and a face that shows how early in the morning it was … I’d ask, “Is this a crappie?”

And then it happened last year.  I think I just got scolded for talking so much so I was minding my own fishing business when I felt something pull my line.  And I politely whispered, “Um Mark, I think you should get the net.”  And he didn’t until I heard him say, “That’s a damn crappie.”  And he about jumped in the water trying to make sure my inexperienced crappie fishing self didn’t lose my fish…

My first crappie.  My first fish I actually touched.  Please excuse the crusty hair and the I’m soaking wet and I’m not holding a fish look on my face. But I have a husband that thinks, “Oh you won’t get wet.  Just enjoy the boat ride.”  As we head right through a huge whitecap.

And excuse the 10 chins. Thank you.

So this year is different for me.  I’m gettin’ jiggy with it.  Over the past few weeks I’ve been …

• Checking the weather.
• Checking fishing reports.
• Watching crappie You Tube fishing videos.
• Reading up on how to catch crappie.
• Purchasing my own jiggy do’s from what I’ve read.
• Practicing posing for better pictures.

Have a good day all … I have 10 chins to hide before our fishing trip next week.

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